Senior Refrigeration Engineer
Job in
Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-08
Listing for:
Alecto Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a Refrigeration Engineer looking for a position that offers more than just routine service and maintenance work?
We're looking for a Senior Refrigeration Engineer to join an established and growing specialist business covering Ipswich, Colchester and Chelmsford. The Business has been established for over 25 years and work on some very interesting projects. Specialists across Building Controls and Refrigeration / Refrigeration Controls
Salary / Benefits:
£50,000 - £55,000
Overtime opportunities
Company Van
25 days holiday + bank holidays and rising with service
Overtime rates
Hybrid/remote support element available in certain areas of the role
Ongoing technical training and development
Opportunity to work on technically interesting projects and advanced refrigeration systems
Long-term career progression within a growing business
The Role:
Service, maintenance and fault finding on commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
Refrigeration commissioning and system optimisation
Working with refrigeration controls and associated electrical systems
Diagnosing complex electrical and mechanical faults
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control panel layouts
Supporting installation, upgrade and commissioning projects
Providing technical support to customers and colleagues
Remote monitoring, diagnostics and occasional remote support activities where appropriate
Working across sites throughout Ipswich, Colchester and Chelmsford
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience as a Refrigeration Engineer, Senior Engineer or Commissioning Engineer
Strong refrigeration controls knowledge
Refrigeration commissioning experience
F-Gas Certified
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel drawings
Good understanding of electrical fault finding
Experience working with commercial or industrial refrigeration plant
Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to fault diagnosis
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
Experience:
Knowledge of BMS or HVAC controls
Experience with remote monitoring systems
Understanding of Modbus, BACnet or integrated control systems
Commissioning of refrigeration control panels
Exposure to CO₂, ammonia, chillers, heat pumps or process cooling systems
Electrical qualifications or refrigeration-related technical certifications
INDDL
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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